Made in Translation: Being True to Master Kong
Location
Massey Boardroom
Presentation Type
Presentation
Start Date
6-11-2004 7:00 PM
Description
Dr. Roger Ames, author of a new translation of the Tao te Ching, will consider the problem of rendering accurate translations of philosophical works, specifically whether it is more important to strive for literal renditions of the language or to refashion the text for the target audience.
Recommended Citation
Ames, Roger, "Made in Translation: Being True to Master Kong" (2004). Humanities Symposium. 4.
https://repository.belmont.edu/humanities_symposium/2004/2004/4
Made in Translation: Being True to Master Kong
Massey Boardroom
Dr. Roger Ames, author of a new translation of the Tao te Ching, will consider the problem of rendering accurate translations of philosophical works, specifically whether it is more important to strive for literal renditions of the language or to refashion the text for the target audience.
Comments
Keynote Address
Reception to follow.